Results – Day 1 – Grey High Festival 2016
GREY HIGH 27 PARKTOWN 8
Grey High scored two tries in each half for a solid 27-8 win over Parktown in the final match of the opening day of the Standard Bank Grey Rugby Festival, powered by Powerade, at Grey in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Skipper David Masterson scored twice in the first half as the Grey forwards worked powerfully as a unit, driving back the Parktown pack in mauls to which the Johannesburg side had no answer.
That gave them a 15-3 lead at the break, with Parktown’s points coming from a penalty by flyhalf Ethan Anderson.
In the second half, Grey dominated territorially but came up against a determined Parktown defence. However, the home side would not be denied and flyhalf Lubabalo Dobela broke through to score a thrilling try, followed later by centre Josiah Twum-Baofo barging through the defence.
Parktown replied with a try by replacement wing Cole Rock with less than a minute remaining, but the day belonged to Grey, despite a number of unforced errors.
Point-scorers:
Grey 27: tries by No 9 David Masterson 2, No 10 Lubabalo Dobela, No 12 Josiah Twum-Boafo; conversions by No 10 Lubabalo Dobela 2; penalty by No 10 Lubabalo Dobela
Parktown 8: try by No 23 Cole Rock; penalty by No 10 Ethan Anderson
HUDSON PARK 11 MUIR 3
In a match where handling was difficult at times on a wet field following heavy overnight rain, Hudson Park came back from 3-0 down to register a hard-earned 11-3 win over Muir.
The Uitenhage side were first off the mark through a penalty by Neo Pepeta, but Hudson came back well to lead 5-3 at halftime after a good try by No 12 Siphamandla Krweqe. After a period of pressure, the centre took a gap and forced his way over from close range.
The East London boys dominated the second half and Muir battled to get out of their own half. On occasions when they threatened to break out, handling errors blunted any attacking chances.
Hudson had their chances as well, but Muir’s defence stood firm. However, the territorial domination resulted in two penalties, which eighth man Keenan Purcell converted to make the game safe for them.
Point-scorers:
Hudson Park 11: try by No 12 Siphamandla Krweqe; penalties by No 8 Keenan Purcell 2
Muir 3: penalty by No 15 Neo Pepeta
FRAMESBY 20 ST ALBAN’S 20
Framesby and St Alban’s fought out a thrilling draw as the fortunes in their match fluctuated from one side to the other.
Speedy Framesby wing Lindsay Potgieter showed scintillating form, beating the St Alban’s defence for pace on several occasions to cross for three tries.
Two of those came in the first half to give the PE side a 10-5 lead at halftime, but St Alban’s hit back immediately after the break when Conrad Lamprecht finished off an excellent backline move to score under the posts.
Framesby reclaimed the lead when Potgieter scored his third try, but St Alban’s again showed good finishing skills for their third try by Paul Teitge, which levelled the scores.
Framesby had the better of the game as they sought to break the deadlock, but St Alban’s kept them out to ensure the spoils were shared.
Point-scorers
Framesby 20: tries by No 11 Lindsay Potgieter 3; penalty by No 15 Riaan van Rensburg, conversion by No 15 Riaan van Rensburg
St Alban’s 20: tries by No 14 Matthew Theart, No 6 Conrad Lamprecht, No 13 Paul Teitge; penalty by No 15 Cornell Korff; conversion by No 15 Cornell Korff
DALE 74 ST DAVID’S 0
With centre Sibulele Mbana crossing for a hat-trick, Dale proved too slick for St David’s to run riot in a 74-0 victory, scoring 12 tries.
The Dalians seized the advantage early on and never let St David’s into the match as they led 29-0 at halftime.
In the second half, St David’s played a tighter game, using their forwards to press forward and although they camped on the Dale line at one stage, they could find no way through.
Instead it was Dale who looked dangerous every time they ran the ball, something which they showed a willingness to do throughout the match.
Point-scorers:
Dale 74: tries by No 12 Sibulele Mbana 3, No 3 Hennie Otto, No 20 Sikhokhele Buhlungu, No 4 Viwe Ntontela, No 7 Kwanda Dimaza, No 10 Siposethu Dlongodlongo, No 11 Siphosoxolo Dlongodlongo, No 13 Siphamandla Matsinya, No 14 Litha Nkula, No 15 Aphelele Fassi; conversions by No 10 Siphosethu Dlongodlongo 6, No 1 Lunathi Fonte
St David’s 0
DANIEL PIENAAR 28 GRAEME 6
Daniel Pienaar and Graeme were involved in a closely fought encounter until midway through the second half when the Uitenhage side took control with three quick tries to run out comfortable 28-6 winners.
Graeme were full value for their efforts and trailed only 7-6 until well into the game before Daniel Pienaar’s territorial domination and hard running at the opposition defence finally told as fullback Dylan le Roux ran in two tries and flank Pieter Gunter one to ensure the victory.
Le Roux’s second try came as the teams ran the ball when time was up. Graeme conceded possession and the fullback chipped ahead, and used his pace to dot down behind the posts.
Point-scorers:
Daniel Pienaar 28: tries by No 15 Dylan le Roux 2, No 14 Duwayne Nel, No 7 Pieter Gunter; conversions by No 15 Dylan le Roux 2, No 7 Pieter Gunter 2
Graeme 6: penalties by No 10 Sivu Ngqiyaza, No 15 Bukhosi Mnlambie
QUEEN’S 40 PEARSON 18
After an evenly contested first half, which ended at 13-13, Queen’s seized their chances after the break to run Pearson ragged for a solid victory.
The PE side were not helped by two yellow cards within minutes of each other and in this period, Queen’s rammed home their advantage with three quick tries. It gave them a cushion that they were never in danger of losing and Pearson could only get a consolation try late in the second half.
The Queen’s backs were full of running and their forwards gave a robust display to have Pearson under pressure for much of the game.
Point-scorers:
Queen’s 40: tries by No 2 Gareth Heidtmann, No 3 Sitsaba Moyake, No 5 Tristan Waller, No 8 Cameron Cato, No 15 Aviwe Mancotywa, No 18 Johan van Heerden 2; conversion by No 23 Keith Kroutz; penalty by No 23 Keith Kroutz
Pearson 18: tries by No 14 Bjorn Jonker, No 9 Raeez Harrison; conversion by No 10 Rodwill Baaitjies; penalties by No 10 Rodwill Baaitjies 2
Other scores:
Durban High School 60 Ithembelihle 0 (point-scorers not available)
Goudveld 22 (point-scorers not available) Stirling 17 (tries by No 12 Sako Makata 2, No 15 Khaya Nqashosho; conversion by No 10 Count More.
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